US Bridges

Thad Road over Branch of Sandy Hook CR

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 1N R13E B · Structure no. SA7400000000031

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thad Road over Branch of Sandy Hook CR is a concrete culvert carrying Thad Road over Branch of Sandy Hook CR in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThad Road
CrossesBranch of Sandy Hook CR
LocationSec 16 T 1N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 230
Coordinates31.06318, -89.88857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thad Road over Branch of Sandy Hook CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thad Road over Branch of Sandy Hook CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Thad Road over Branch of Sandy Hook CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Thad Road over Branch of Sandy Hook CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Thad Road over Branch of Sandy Hook CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.